RJ Luis Jr. Cleared by Judge to Play for LSU After Spending Time with 2 NBA Teams
The ruling lets the former St. John’s star practice and potentially play while his challenge to NCAA eligibility rules continues.
- On Monday, East Baton Rouge Parish District Court Judge Ronald Johnson granted RJ Luis Jr. a temporary injunction to play for LSU this season, despite the standout previously signing multiple professional contracts.
- Luis, who went undrafted in 2025, signed professional contracts with the Utah Jazz and Boston Celtics but never appeared in a regular-season game, prompting his legal challenge to regain collegiate eligibility.
- "In the court's mind, did not actually play professional basketball," Judge Johnson said. Attorney Tony Clayton noted the ruling "allows him to go practice, go play and we'll let the legal process work itself out."
- NCAA attorney Taylor Askew argued Luis chose to leave college, while SEC commissioner Greg Sankey formally opposed Luis and Kentucky commit Mark Mitchell, who secured court clearance to play on Saturday.
- The case could create a new pipeline of players who signed professional contracts but seek to return to college, forcing LSU coach Will Wade to rely on court rulings to support his roster.
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RJ Luis Jr. Granted Injunction To Play For LSU
A Louisiana judge granted RJ Luis Jr. a temporary injunction to play for LSU this upcoming season. Luis, who was the 2025 Big East Player of the Year, signed a Two-Way deal with the Jazz and an Exhibit 10 deal with the Celtics' G League affiliate after going undrafted in 2025. Luis played in the preseason but has never appeared in a regular-season game. Luis' case could create a new movement of players who have signed professional contracts but …
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RJ Luis Jr. cleared by judge to play for LSU after spending time with 2 NBA teams
Former St. John's standout RJ Luis Jr. has been cleared by a court to start practicing with LSU and potentially play for the Tigers this season.
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shreveportbossieradvocate.comA Louisiana judge has made a decision on RJ Luis' eligibility for LSU men's basketball
LSU basketball coach Will Wade learned whether his offseason addition of RJ Luis will be eligible for the 2026-27 season. The former St. John’s star was the Big East Player of the Year in 2025 before signing an NBA contract.
RJ Luis Jr. granted court ruling clearing way to play for LSU basketball
BATON ROUGE - LSU men's basketball has received a major boost to its roster plans for the 2026-27 season after a Baton Rouge judge ruled in his favor opening the door for his immediate eligibility and return to college sports. Former St. John’s star RJ Luis was granted a preliminary injunction Monday, allowing him to play for LSU head coach Will Wade while his eligibility case against the NCAA continues. RJ Luis wins his motion for injunctive re…
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